Planul lui Grigore Antipa pentru Delta Dunării, actual după un secol
Grigore Antipa's early 20th-century ideas on managing the Danube Delta as a complex ecosystem are relevant today for ecological restoration and climate adaptation strategies. His approach emphasized sustainable resource use while respecting natural processes, contrasting with the prevailing notion of draining wetlands for agriculture. Antipa advocated for local involvement in ecosystem management, which aligns with current European principles. Recent restoration projects in the Delta demonstrate that ecological recovery can coexist with economic activities like fishing and tourism. Modern technologies are now being employed to model and simulate interventions in the Delta, supporting the EU's goals for ecosystem restoration and river connectivity.